Name: Hearty Lentil Soup with Tangy Pickled Red Onions
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium red onion (about 150g), thinly sliced (preferably using a mandoline for evenness); 1/2 cup (120ml) red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup (60ml) water; 1 tablespoon (15g) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt); 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion (about 200g), finely diced; 2 medium carrots (about 150g), peeled and finely diced; 2 stalks celery (about 100g), finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1 cup (200g) dried green or brown lentils, rinsed thoroughly; 1 (14.5 ounce / 411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 6 cups (1.4 liters) low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt), plus more to taste; 1 tablespoon (15ml) red wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice, for finishing (optional); Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish

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Hearty Lentil Soup with Tangy Pickled Red Onions — Magic Sous